Rorke's Drift mapStarted by ArnaudI didn't find a map of rorke's drift on this website. Is there one. If not, does someone have a detailed map ?
Thank you.
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12th March 2002

Private Joshua Lodge, 25B/1304 b Company, anyone know anything about him?Started by Mark LodgeI saw there was a Private Joshua Lodge in the 24th Reg. I am just courious if anyone would know anything about him? If he was from the North Somerse... (click to view)Latest Post: 12th March 2002

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12th March 2002

Bolt actions in Zulu?Started by Bryceit seems there was a fluke in the film zulu. in several scenes I have noticed bolt action rifles. Does anyone know why the movie uses the and what typ... (click to view)Latest Post: 12th March 2002

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11th March 2002

ISANDLWANA BOOKStarted by GLENN STACYI finally have to give my impressions on the Isandlwana book by Dr. Greaves. A couple of months ago I happened to see this book on the Barnes & No... (click to view)Latest Post: 14th March 2002

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9th March 2002

Wargaming Rorke's DriftStarted by ArnaudI know there is a wargame (boardgame) about the battle of Rorke's Drift but it is rare now. It is "The defence of Rorke's Drift".
If someon... (click to view)

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9th March 2002

Biography of Stanley BakerStarted by Paul WilliamsAnyone know where I can get my hands on a biography of Stanley Baker entitled
Sir Stanley Baker, Portrait of an Actor by Anthony Storey. As far as ... (click to view)Latest Post: 1st May 2004

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7th March 2002

John Williams a coward?Started by Glenn WadeI hope this is not true because John Williams is one of my favourite Rorkes Drift defenders (save Hook and CS Bourne) but I read some time ago that so... (click to view)Latest Post: 12th April 2005

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5th March 2002

MODERATOR NOTICE - TOPIC REMOVEDStarted by Peter CritchleyHi,
Some of you may have seen a duplicated topic called "British Weapons" by someone called 'Gus' who chose not to leave an email. This t... (click to view)Latest Post: 17th March 2002

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5th March 2002

Martini Henry Rifles for Sale WHERE???Started by Jon MeyersAny idea how much a Martini Henry goes for? I have no idea, but if you can find one for sale(reproduction or authentic) PLEASE CONTACT ME!!!... (click to view)Latest Post: 24th May 2005

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5th March 2002

the erroneous info on zulu the movieStarted by sam byrnesat the start of zulu the missionary was at the kings kraal when really he wasnt there. the zulus were shouting rorkes drift andf cheering when really ... (click to view)

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4th March 2002

Private John FaganStarted by Tom FaganDoes anyone have any information (date of birth, place of birth, etc) for Private John Fagan of B Company? He's listed as KIA at Rorke's Drift and is ... (click to view)Latest Post: 14th March 2002

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4th March 2002

Zulus with martini-Henry rifles at Rorkes' Drift?Started by Glenn WadeIt is said that the Zulu army had no Martini-Henry rifles at Rorkes' Drift but it is fact that the Indluyengwe regiment was part of the right horn tha... (click to view)Latest Post: 7th March 2002

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4th March 2002

Battle Field Tours.Started by Colin E WilksI know that many of the folks that regularly contribute to this site were in South Africa this year for the anniversary of Rorke's Drift and Isandlwan... (click to view)Latest Post: 7th March 2002

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3rd March 2002

Pte Hook V.C.Started by CLIVE DICKENSCan anyone tell me if the decendants of Pte A .H .Hook VC. ever protested in the way he was portrayed in the film Zulu? in the film we all know he was... (click to view)Latest Post: 7th March 2002

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2nd March 2002

THEMBA MTHETHWAStarted by Kyle SmithI am a 16 year old Canadian. My family has a large British origin and history. I love your site. It is the most informative and comprehensive on the... (click to view)Latest Post: 6th November 2003

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27th February 2002

Analysis of Zulu attackStarted by James GarlandI have just obtained the March copy of Miniature Wargames magazine which contains an article which may be of interest toreaders of this site. The arti... (click to view)Latest Post: 25th June 2003

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26th February 2002

ZULU SPEARSStarted by JOHN RODRIGUEZI RECENTLY BOUGHT A VERY OLD AFRICAN SPEAR AT AN ANTIQUE SHOP(WOODEN SHAFT IS BROKEN) IT LOOKS VERY MUCH LIKE AND ASSAGAI, BUT DURING MY RESEARCH I HA... (click to view)

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26th February 2002

Jahleel Carey, Guilty or Not Guilty?Started by John YoungI would appreciate the opinion of the forum on the question as whether they feel Jahleel Carey was guilty of any misconduct over the death of the Prin... (click to view)Latest Post: 7th March 2002

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25th February 2002

Where are the uniforms from Zulu and Zulu Dawn?Started by Glenn WadeI was thinking about the costumes from Zulu and Zulu Dawn and was wondering where they've all gone? Could anyone please shed some light on this? Ta ve... (click to view)Latest Post: 1st March 2004

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24th February 2002

Barricades at Rorke's Drift - When were they built?Started by Martin EverettHow about discussing the REAL thing. The merits of the films and the books have all been analysed in detail on this website, but what about the defen... (click to view)Latest Post: 1st March 2002